MARK RILEY: Migration cuts could drive away the skilled migrants and international students we need most

The West Australian Mark Riley

8 Oct 2026 14:43 AEDT Opinion An argument, written to persuade. Summary

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The students Australia turns away today may be the skilled migrants we need tomorrow.

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